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Originally Posted by QuiltE
(Post 5770890)
ReginaLovesFabric ... I use 7-up (diet or regular) to avoid the fruit turning brown. You don't have to soak them. Just make sure they are fully dunked, then they can come out and drain in a colander or put straight into your container. If you leave them too long, they take on too much of the liquid which can affect flavour ... to say the least about them going to mush! Works with other fruits as well ... bananas, peaches, etc. I was given this tip from a professional caterer, when I asked how they could make so many fruit trays so far ahead!
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Thank you for all the wonderful ideas!
I bought some canned chickpeas and will attempt to make some hummus for a veggie dip. He does not like the regular V-8 drinks - not a big fan of tomatoes but found some V-8 fruit drinks and he likes those. I have tried deviled eggs in the past but I guess they get a little messy. Will take a stroll through the produce section and see what they have that is easy to eat - he does not want anything that he has to peel or cut up. He eats at his desk. Will try that 7-up trick on some apples. He loves apples. He also likes flatbread and tortillas. Problem with tortillas is that they don't taste good cold. And he makes sure he lets me know when I pack something he does not like! Now some of you are probably wondering why I don't just let him fix his own lunch. I'm a stay at home and he puts in a full day at the office so I try to make sure he gets something healthy to eat - both for breakfast and for lunch. If I did not fix him breakfast he would not eat in the mornings. He's a sweetie in other ways. We all have our quirks. |
Try different tortillas, some are great cold.
DH and the kids love what we call banana burritos. Spread cream cheese and PB on a tortilla, place a whole peeled banana in the middle and roll it up. The PB and cream cheese will seal the banana in and it will not discolour. Wrap in plastic wrap. These can be made the night before and taste great. Vegies, with or without dip. Carrots, celery, snap peas, cherry tomatoes etc, are all low calorie and full of nutrients and easy to eat. Fresh fruit, less expensive than the fruit cups, no extra sugar and all the nutrients. Is it that hard to peel a banana or mandarin orange? You do not have to cut up or peel an apple, grapes, fresh berries etc. Does he like pickles? Some days I like a mixed plate of cheese, meat and crackers, with some pickles. It changes things up a bit. Pickled beets are one of my favourites. Yoghurt is good if you like dairy products, an ice pack will keep it fresh, just remember to put in a spoon. Me, I like bean or grain based salads with lots of vegies. I used to eat it cold, but we just got a microwave at work so I can warm it up now. I drink water, not juice, I am lucky to live in a community with really good tasting water right out of the tap. When I had a long commute I found it to be really important to have a snack to eat on my way home, otherwise I was famished before I even started to cook dinner and tempted to snack. My usual snack was an apple. |
Orowheat has a pocket thin, it is like a pita but stays soft. It comes whole wheat. Makes great sandwiches. If he likes peanut butter, there is a great peanut butter/hummus recipe. http://www.peta.org/living/vegetaria...er-hummus.aspx
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Have you tried roasted red pepper hummus? It's the favorite of most all my family.Was going to make it,but find it on sale often,Lots of flavor....so good with fresh veggies.You can get Pringles in small containers.Our fav bean salad,eaten cold is 3cans of any beans,well drained with diced onion,celery & Green or red peppers.I drizzle olive oil,maybe 2Tbl,flavored rice vinegar,garlic powder,italian spices & S & P tp taste.Keeps well in fridge.You could use italian dressing,but we like the oil/vinegar.Try making new dishes at home for a meal to see if he likes them.Good luck & I agree,we all have our quirks:)
QUOTE=AlienQuilter;5776208]Thank you for all the wonderful ideas! I bought some canned chickpeas and will attempt to make some hummus for a veggie dip. He does not like the regular V-8 drinks - not a big fan of tomatoes but found some V-8 fruit drinks and he likes those. I have tried deviled eggs in the past but I guess they get a little messy. Will take a stroll through the produce section and see what they have that is easy to eat - he does not want anything that he has to peel or cut up. He eats at his desk. Will try that 7-up trick on some apples. He loves apples. He also likes flatbread and tortillas. Problem with tortillas is that they don't taste good cold. And he makes sure he lets me know when I pack something he does not like! Now some of you are probably wondering why I don't just let him fix his own lunch. I'm a stay at home and he puts in a full day at the office so I try to make sure he gets something healthy to eat - both for breakfast and for lunch. If I did not fix him breakfast he would not eat in the mornings. He's a sweetie in other ways. We all have our quirks.[/QUOTE] |
Health is the most precious thing our lifes,we should care it as much as we can through healthy eating,diet and physical workouts.Make fruit salad with canned fruit in own juice,adding fresh fruit,squeeze an orange over all.Keeps for days in fridge.
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